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SoWashCo Community Education is proud to serve our community by providing lifelong learning for all. Whether you're ready to learn a new skill, prepare your child for early learning or want to share your knowledge with the community, we're here for you. We serve Cottage Grove, Newport, St. Paul Park, Woodbury, as well as, Afton, Denmark and Grey Cloud Island Townships. We are committed to collaboration, continuous improvement, equity, integrity and relationships.
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Great Rivers Adult Education provides learners with the opportunity to achieve personal educational goals and enhance work, life and English language skills. This summer nine students graduated from the Great Rivers Adult Education diploma and GED programs. We were able to celebrate three of our grads in a ceremony last week. A big round of applause to all of our grads. We are so proud of your dedication and accomplishments!
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Picture it. You are at the park, playing with your child. You hear your cell phone beep for a text, or you are thinking about the laundry you need to get done when you get home, or you are composing your grocery list, or you are worrying about the lingering pandemic, or some other major crisis in the world. All of these things and more are constantly pushing against parents as they try to stay present in the moment with their child. Unfortunately, when we are distracted instead of present in these moments with our children, we miss out on so many wonderful and delightful things. This is where the art of noticing can help ground us in the present. It can also have the added benefit of helping us create connection with our children and encourage positive behaviors.
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Learn about the latest job opportunities in Community Education.
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Learn about upcoming Youth Enrichment and Sports opportunities in Community Education.
Learn about upcoming Adult activities and classes in Community Education.
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Learn about upcoming activities for Seniors 50+ in Community Education.
Picture it. You are at the park, playing with your child. You hear your cell phone beep for a text, or you are thinking about the laundry you need to get done when you get home, or you are composing your grocery list, or you are worrying about the lingering pandemic, or some other major crisis in the world. All of these things and more are constantly pushing against parents as they try to stay present in the moment with their child. Unfortunately, when we are distracted instead of present in these moments with our children, we miss out on so many wonderful and delightful things. This is where the art of noticing can help ground us in the present. It can also have the added benefit of helping us create connection with our children and encourage positive behaviors.
Learn about the latest job opportunities in Community Education.
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Come see us for our last week of Skoolie Family Fun Nights from 5-6:30 p.m., Monday-Thursday. We will be passing out free backpacks and school supplies.
Great Rivers Adult Education provides learners with the opportunity to achieve personal educational goals and enhance work, life and English language skills. This summer nine students graduated from the Great Rivers Adult Education diploma and GED programs. We were able to celebrate three of our grads in a ceremony last week. A big round of applause to all of our grads. We are so proud of your dedication and accomplishments!
Learn about upcoming Youth Enrichment and Sports opportunities in Community Education.
Learn about upcoming Adult activities and classes in Community Education.
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Learn about upcoming activities for Seniors 50+ in Community Education.
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